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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a ceramic dish. The dish is white with dark design. The dish has a flat base and slightly angled sides. The outer edge is octagonal. The outside bottom has an intricate design of a mythical creature. The inside of the dish has a diamond pattern. The center of the dish has a symmetrical design.

Artwork Details

Date
1750
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, colored enamels (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 288 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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